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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,496 cc

LS56 DPOMOT history

LS56 DPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LS56 DPO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,015 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DPO was last recorded at 58,015 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,095 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,920 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,015 miles
  • 2024 – 55,095 miles
  • 2023 – 51,985 miles
  • 2022 – 48,868 miles
  • 2021 – 45,887 miles
  • 2020 – 40,214 miles
  • 2018 – 36,595 miles
  • 2017 – 30,629 miles
  • 2016 – 28,288 miles
  • 2015 – 25,865 miles
  • 2014 – 24,338 miles
  • 2013 – 22,888 miles
  • 2012 – 19,276 miles
  • 2010 – 14,821 miles
  • 2009 – 11,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,015 miles (+2,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,015 miles
    Test number
    737943686481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass55,095 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    620016096525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass51,985 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    381128103195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,868 miles (+2,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    192150515306
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass45,887 miles (+2,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    910241045981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass42,888 miles (+2,674)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    713316604322
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass40,214 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    224722087051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,595 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    730665185870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,892 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    229455312890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,629 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    671175319716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail30,582 miles (+2,294)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    956231715229
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass28,288 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    112354137562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,865 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,865 miles
    Test number
    848142945065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,861 miles (+1,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,861 miles
    Test number
    107861445004
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass24,338 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    228108944028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,888 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    779273743027
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass19,276 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,276 miles
    Test number
    899382052048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,821 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,821 miles
    Test number
    964754890284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,426 miles
    Test number
    631335799248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DPO

Does LS56 DPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DPO is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DPO?
The MOT on LS56 DPO is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DPO done?
LS56 DPO was recorded at 58,015 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has LS56 DPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DPO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LS56 DPO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 DPO find?
LS56 DPO passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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